Specialties: Endemic Birds & Iconic Wildlife of Argentina Patagonia

Discover Argentina’s Endemic Birds on Expert-Led Birding Tours

There are 15 endemic birds of Argentina (species exclusively found here). During our Patagonian tours, you’ll spot 6 of these rare species, including the Patagonian Canastero, White-throated Cacholote, Carbonated Sierra Finch, Steinbach’s Canastero (also known as Chestnut Canastero), the Sandy Gallito (tapaculo) and the Chubut Steamer-duck (a.k.a. White-headed Steamer-duck). Additionally, we’ll encounter near-endemics and endemic breeding species, such as the Band-tailed Earthcreeper, Rusty-backed Monjita, Lesser Shrike-Tyrant, Black-crowned Monjita, Burrowing Parakeet, Elegant Crested-tinamou, Straneck’s Tyrannulet, and more. We’ll also have the chance to observe other fascinating species, including the Snowy Sheathbill, White-tipped Plantcutter, and Least Seedsnipe.

Patagonian Canastero meticulously crafting its nest using thorny branches from the piquillin and barba de chivo plants. With unparalleled skill, it transforms nature’s prickly defenses into a safe haven for its future offspring.
Patagonian Canastero, endemic species. Puerto Madryn, Chubut, Argentina
ENDEMIC
Patagonian Canastero
Pseudasthenes patagonica
Carbonated Sierra Finch, endemic species. Puerto Madryn, Chubut, Argentina
Carbonated Sierra Finch
Rhopospina carbonaria
ENDEMIC
White-throated Cacholote, endemic species. Puerto Madryn, Chubut, Argentina
White-throated Cacholote
Pseudoseisura gutturalis
ENDEMIC
White-headed Steamer-duck, endemic species. Puerto Madryn, Chubut, Argentina
Chubut Steamer-duck
Tachyeres leucocephalus
ENDEMIC
Sandy Gallito, endemic species. Puerto Madryn, Chubut, Argentina
Sandy Gallito
Teledromas fuscus
ENDEMIC
Steinbach's Canastero, endemic to Argentina. Puerto Madryn, Chubut, Argentina
Steinbach’s Canastero
Pseudasthenes steinbachi
ENDEMIC
Elegant Crested-tinamou. Puerto Madryn, Chubut, Argentina
Elegant Crested-tinamou
Eudromia elegans
Rusty-backed Monjita. Puerto Madryn, Chubut, Argentina
Rusty-backed Monjita
Neoxolmis rubetra
Burrowing Parakeet. Puerto Madryn, Chubut, Argentina
Burrowing Parakeet
Cyanoliseus patagonus
White-banded Mockingbird. Puerto Madryn, Chubut, Argentina
White-banded Mockingbird
Mimus triurus
Patagonian Yellow-finch. Puerto Madryn, Chubut, Argentina
Patagonian Yellow-finch
Sicalis lebruni
Black-crowned Monjita. Puerto Madryn, Chubut, Argentina
Black-crowned Monjita
Neoxolmis coronatus
Greater Wagtail-tyrant. Puerto Madryn, Chubut, Argentina
Greater Wagtail-tyrant
Stigmatura budytoides
Lesser Shrike-tyrant. Puerto Madryn, Chubut, Argentina
Lesser Shrike-tyrant
Agriornis murinus
Band-tailed Earthcreeper. Puerto Madryn, Chubut, Argentina
Band-tailed Earthcreeper
Ochetorhynchus phoenicurus
Black-headed Duck. Puerto Madryn, Chubut, Argentina
Black-headed Duck
Heteronetta atricapilla

At the heart of our passion for birding lies a strong commitment to conservation. We actively support NGOs through donations and memberships, contributing to the preservation of bird species and their habitats.

To minimize the impact on the birds and the environment, our tours are limited to a small number of participants. Additionally, we adhere to the ethical guidelines of birding conduct and strictly follow the American Birding Association’s Principles of Birding Ethics.

Snowy Sheathbill (Chionis albus) perched on the cliffs of Península Valdés—an Antarctic native that breeds along the Antarctic Peninsula and surrounding islands, yet ventures north to Patagonia and the Falklands when not breeding. Its all-white plumage, pinkish face, and land-foraging habits make it a striking sight on these shores.